Grades 9-12 Course Catalog - Plano Independent School District

555401 Forensic Science This course uses a structured and scientific approach to the
Grade Placement: 11 – 12
Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and
investigation of crimes of assault, abuse and neglect, domestic
violence, accidental death, homicide and the psychology of criminal
Law Enforcement I
behavior. Students will learn terminology and investigative
Concurrent enrollment in Physics for 11 th graders.
procedures related to crime scene, questioning, interviewing, criminal
Credit: 1 (4 th science credit)
behavior characteristics, truth detection, and scientific procedures
used to solve crimes. Using scientific methods, students will collect
and analyze through case studies and simulated crime scenes such
as fingerprint analysis, ballistics, and blood spatter analysis. Students
will learn the history, legal aspects and career options for forensic
science. A minimum of 40% of class time will be spent in laboratory
work and field investigations.
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